Biology at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 371 graduates a year
University of Massachusetts-Amherst graduates in biology earn 27% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 33% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Massachusetts-Amherst Compares for Biology
All 841 colleges reporting biology earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carlow University Pittsburgh, PA | $134,677 | $136,968 | #1 | $36,211 |
| 2 | Providence College Providence, RI | $93,757 | $92,341 | #6 | $39,616 |
| 3 | Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ | $93,200 | $81,800 | #17 | $27,759 |
| 4 | College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA | $92,914 | $81,821 | #16 | $43,276 |
| 5 | University of Detroit Mercy Detroit, MI | $91,888 | $96,885 | #2 | $19,882 |
| 6 | Yeshiva University New York, NY | $90,456 | $86,095 | #9 | $21,104 |
| 7 | Ohio Dominican University Columbus, OH | $90,431 | $96,503 | #3 | $38,548 |
| 8 | Marquette University Milwaukee, WI | $88,921 | $92,527 | #5 | $28,555 |
| 9 | Union College Schenectady, NY | $87,208 | $83,004 | #14 | — |
| 10 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $87,026 | $80,160 | #19 | $36,525 |
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| 61 | Siena College Loudonville, NY | $73,491 | $69,948 | #84 | $33,416 |
| 62 | Arcadia University Glenside, PA | $73,377 | $74,625 | #42 | $40,110 |
| 63 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $73,136 | $69,610 | #88 | $33,594 |
| 64 | University of Massachusetts-Amherst Amherst, MA | $72,726 | $64,043 | #219 | $40,427 |
| 65 | Keene State College Keene, NH | $72,593 | $66,865 | #138 | $43,624 |
| 66 | Sacred Heart University Fairfield, CT | $72,404 | $65,187 | #189 | $37,450 |
| 67 | Drexel University Philadelphia, PA | $72,197 | $73,425 | #51 | $37,699 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Massachusetts-Amherst biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $40,427 one year after graduating and $72,726 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Massachusetts-Amherst rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, University of Massachusetts-Amherst ranks #64 by median pay four years after graduation, and #219 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at University of Massachusetts-Amherst worth it?
Its graduates earn 27% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,250.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.